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Petersham Nurseries Triumphs in Planning

12:30pm Wednesday 29th July 2009

Petersham Nurseries Triumphs at Last The future of Petersham Nurseries was saved on Thursday 23rd July when Richmond Council's Planning Committee voted unanimously in approval of its application to continue to operate as a garden centre with restaurant.

New planning guidelines outlined for building in the countryside

5:50pm Monday 20th July 2009

Changes to planning guidance that will improve access to affordable homes, create a sustainable rural economy and introduce one planet communities were announced by Environment, Sustainability and Housing Minister Jane Davidson today (15 July).

Open Spaces Society calls for speed limit across common land

9:53am Monday 20th July 2009

The Open Spaces Society,the top pressure-group for common land, has called on the Department for Transport to recommend to local authorities that they introduce a 40-mile-per-hour speed limit on all roads crossing unfenced common land in England.

lobbying pays off on vat and rent reviews legislation

12:20pm Thursday 2nd July 2009

A proposed amendment to the Government’s Finance Bill has clarified the situation regarding VAT and rent reviews following intensive industry lobbying involving the NFU.

Barn Owl Trust launches new Planners Guide

4:10pm Wednesday 17th June 2009

Barn Owls and Rural Planning Applications.

Rising demand for farm land for development

11:00am Thursday 4th June 2009

International real estate providers Savills reports a rising demand for farm land which is surplus to the owners’ requirements. Despite the turbulent property market and against strong odds, its development land and valuation team in Oxford has notched up four notable deals since the beginning of the year Edward Keeling of Savills says: “Farmland is a particular niche area of the market and is extremely resilient in terms of holding its value.”

Land Registry proposes increase in fees

11:29am Wednesday 15th April 2009

Land Registry, the government department responsible for registering land in England and Wales, is proposing to increase its fees. The increases are due to come into effect on 6 July.

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CLA call for new look at access to coast plan

12:00pm Friday 10th April 2009

The Country Land Owners have suggested the Government take another look at the financial implications of introducing a statutory right of access to the coas. Particularly taking account of the potential impact on holiday businesses.

Residential farmland demand collapses

11:20am Thursday 9th April 2009

Demand for residential farmland plummeted in the second half of 2008, as life-style buyers all but disappeared, says RICS Rural Market Survey.

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Helston smallholding sells for £194,000

8:50am Wednesday 1st April 2009

A well-known smallholding near Helston was sold on Monday.

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